Sidney Olcott
Directing
Born: 1873-09-20 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Biography
John Sidney Olcott was a Canadian-born film producer, director, actor and screenwriter. After making a number of very successful films for the Kalem studio, including "Ben Hur" (1907) with its dramatic chariot race scene, Olcott became the company's president and was rewarded with one share of its stock.
Known For
From the Manger to the Cross
Blind Man (uncredited)
The Lad from Old Ireland
Terry O'Connor
2 A.M. in the Subway
Drunk Man
The Colleen Bawn
Danny Mann
The Little Gluers
Capt. Sidney Keirnan
Ireland, the Oppressed
Father Falvey
Railroad Raiders of '62
Capt. Andrews
The Little Spreewald Maiden
Hans - Frieda's Peasant Sweetheart
For Ireland's Sake
Father Flanagan
All for Old Ireland
Bold Emmett, Ireland's Martyr
Con Daly
The Railroad Raiders of '62
Captain Andrews (archive footage) (uncredited)
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The Mayor from Ireland
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